Government investment to improve animal welfare in the Forest of Dean 20th September 2023 Farming is a major source of employment and an important part of community life for many in the Forest of Dean. Throughout my time as the Forest’s MP, I have... Articles
Back British Farming Day 2023 13th September 2023 Today is #backbritishfarming Day. A day to celebrate our farmers and growers and to thank them for the food and drink that they provide to us. Here in the... Local News
Strengthening the Forest’s social care sector 13th September 2023 I know so many of us have faced tough challenges and difficult decisions when it comes to the care of our friends and loved ones. In my role as the Forest’s MP... Local News
Improving the Forest’s highway network 6th September 2023 Recently I had the privilege of visiting a team of engineers at Gloucestershire Highways’ Cannop Depot working to implement the County Council’s £100 million... Articles
Levelling Up Fund Quarterly Board Meeting - September 2023 1st September 2023 This morning, I was pleased to attend the Levelling Up Programme Board meeting at The Growth Hub in Mitcheldean. I heard updates from partners at Hartpury... Local News
New funding for Gunns Mill Furnace in Mitcheldean 30th August 2023 I am very pleased to hear that Historic England has awarded a grant of £31,020 to the Forest of Dean Building Preservation Trust to help repair Gunns Mill... Local News
Improving access to primary care in the Forest of Dean 30th August 2023 Good primary care is the foundation of an effective health system for patients and is the way that most people experience the NHS. Improving general practice... Articles
Visit to Suntory Beverage & Food 29th August 2023 I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Royal Forest Factory in Coleford again - the home base for the production of Lucozade and Ribena. I have been... Local News
Making progress on our promise to halve inflation 23rd August 2023 The latest figures have confirmed that the rate of inflation has fallen to 6.8 per cent, down from 7.9 per cent in June and over 10 per cent at the beginning of... Articles